Senior Process Engineer

Fortune Brands • New London, NC

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About The Position

As the Senior Process Engineer, you will lead continuous improvement, safety, and equipment optimization initiatives across the plant. You will identify, define, and implement process enhancements measured by risk mitigation and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). The role includes installing, validating, and setting up advanced process equipment and automation, creating standard work instructions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated industrial or manufacturing engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of process improvement experience with demonstrated projects and impact.
• Knowledge and application of improvement tools, including PDCA, SMED, and Six Sigma.
• Passion and drive to continuously improve plant operations.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Experience writing SOPs and work instructions.
• Effective facilitation, leadership, mentoring, and training skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and computer skills.
• Willingness to work long hours on the plant floor as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Composite extrusion experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with continuous improvement tools such as lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma.
• Process-oriented approach and strong experience with DMAIC, standardization, creating work instructions and SOPs, and implementing SPC.
• Knowledge of how various systems interact and how changes in operations, the environment, and other conditions affect outcomes.
• Basic PLC knowledge.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes, and analyze product designs to determine the best manufacturing methods.
• Design, test, and install new equipment, automation systems, and facility upgrades; develop equipment layouts, requirements, and specifications.
• Develop and facilitate data-driven improvements focused on OEE, MUV, Takt, CM, ROI, BOM, MTBF, and WIP reduction.
• Evaluate operations and equipment for compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and integrate safety into standard work methods.
• Lead and mentor Root Cause Analysis (RCA) teams to resolve operational hindrances; analyze and document lessons learned.
• Identify, plan, and facilitate strategic capital projects and standard plant practices for 5S and visual management.
• Provide leadership, training, and technical support for processes within the assigned area.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health plans.
• 401(k) program with a company contribution.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible time off benefits.
• Adoption benefits.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior